Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Network Architect in Rockville, MD. Responsibilities: Network Design & Infrastructure Development: * Design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures for manufacturing environments, focusing on SCADA, DCS, and industrial automation systems * Integrate industrial networks with IT systems to support critical production processes and real-time data collection and analysis * Collaborate with operations and IT teams to ensure networks meet uptime, scalability, and security requirements for mission-critical systems SCADA/DCS & Industrial System Integration: * Design and deploy networks supporting SCADA and DCS systems, ensuring secure communication and real-time data exchange between industrial control systems and enterprise systems * Develop and implement network protocols and standards for efficient integration of sensors, controllers, and industrial automation devices Telecommunications & Radio Systems: * Design and implement secure wireless and radio communication systems for remote monitoring and control in large manufacturing facilities * Develop and maintain radio communication systems including Wi-Fi, LTE, and private radio networks, ensuring reliability, low latency, and security Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance: * Ensure all network systems adhere to industry standards and best practices for security, particularly for industrial control systems (ICS) * Maintain compliance with ITAR, Export Control Implementation (ECI), and DOE CFR, particularly in the context of sensitive data and government-regulated manufacturing environments * Design and deploy network security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs) for industrial networks, ensuring integrity, confidentiality, and availability of critical systems